Instructor, Philosophy; Creating Pool Anticipated

Position: Instructor, Philosophy (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings)
The Department of Philosophy at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Northern Illinois University (NIU), invites applications for instructor positions to create a pool for advance and short-notice hiring. These will be part- or full-time temporary instructor positions. Start dates vary based on programmatic needs.

We are seeking potential candidates to provide high-quality teaching in philosophy who fully embrace NIU's mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high-quality education.

With approximately 16,000 students, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. NIU strives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations. The Department of Philosophy is committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all of our students, staff, and faculty.

NIU is located in DeKalb, IL, an affordable and growing community that is a commutable distance from the Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas.

Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

Position Summary

The Philosophy Instructor will be responsible for teaching various courses in philosophy, possibly including but not necessarily limited to Introduction to Philosophy, Contemporary Issues in Ethics, and Logic and Critical Reasoning. The instructor will also supervise teaching assistants and hold office hours. Teaching may be in-person and/or online.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching load will be no more than 13 credit hours during the Fall semesters, no more than 13 credit hours during the spring semester, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum

Required Qualifications

* Master's Degree in philosophy or closely related field.

Additional Requirements

None

Preferred Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Philosophy or closely related field.

* Experience teaching students of diverse backgrounds.

Physical Demands Summary

* Typical instructional/classroom management